Methods of treating acne and rosacea with electrochemically generated zinc ions

a technology of electrochemical generation and zinc ions, which is applied in the field of electrochemical generation of zinc ions for treating acne and rosacea, can solve the problems of no cure for acne or rosacea

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-13
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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[0022]It is believed that one skilled in the art can, based upon the description herein, utilize the present invention to its fullest extent. The following specific embodiments are to be construed as merely illustrative, and not limitative of the remainder of the disclosure in any way whatsoever.

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There are many treatments, but no cures for acne or rosacea.

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Carriers

[0120]Examples of several carriers, including the weight percentage range of the ingredients of such carriers, are set forth in Table 1.

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TABLE 1Percent by Weight of the CarrierComponentNo. 1No. 2No. 3No. 4No. 5No. 6Salicylic acid0.1-10 22000.1-10 Benzyl peroxide0000.5-10 00Sulfur000033Resorcinol000111Benzalkonium0-20.10.10-20-20-2chlorideBenzethonium or0-2000-20-20-2methylbezethoniumchlorideCetylpyridium0-20.10.10-20-20-2chloridePhospholipid CDM 0-4055 0-40 0-40 0-40Hydrogen peroxide 0-3003 0-30 0-30 0-30Buffer (citrate, 0-1022 0-10 0-10 0-10lactate, orphosphate saltsof sodium,potassium, orlithiumGelling agent 0-2055 0-20 0-20 0-20(e.g.,polyacrylates,cellulose,natural orsynthetic gums,orpolyacrylamide)Chelating agent0-20.10.10-20-20-2(e.g., EDTA)Propylene glycol 0-302015 0-30 0-30 0-30Polyethylene 0-5000 0-50 0-50 0-50glycolPolypropylene 0-4000 0-40 0-40 0-40glycolEthyl alcohol 0-50015 0-50 0-50 0-50Isopropyl alcohol 0-5000 0-50 0-50 0-50Dimethyl 0-2020 0-20 0-20 0-20is...

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In vitro Inhibition of P. acnes by Electrolysis

[0123]A BacT / ALERT system (BioMerieux, Inc., Durham, N.C.) was used in the P. acnes inhibition experiment. Briefly, 40 ml of an anaerobic casein and soy based broth culture medium in a bottle (BacT / ALERT SN, Organon Tekniks Corp., Durham, N.C.) was inoculated with P. acnes. The fully automated BacT / ALERT system was used to detect P. acnes growth over a 14-day study at 35° C. by continuous monitoring of CO2 production using an optical calorimetric sensory system.

[0124]A selected pair of the electrodes (Table 2, Columns 2 and 3) was disinfected with 70% isopropyl alcohol, and inserted through the rubber stopper into the culture medium in a nitrogen glove box. Some electrodes were connected to the poles of a battery (either 1.5 or 3V as indicated in Table 2, Column 3) for 30 minutes. The electrodes were then immediately removed from the BacT / ALERT bottle, which was then placed into the automated incubation and monitoring system for two wee...

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In Vitro Electrode-Salicylic Acid Compatibility

[0128]The following experiment was conducted to determine the compatibility of electrodes with salicylic acid. A pair of test electrodes was immersed in 5 ml of 1.5% salicylic acid solution (solvent 50% ethanol / 50% water). A pre-determined voltage was applied to the electrodes (by connecting the electrodes to a battery or batteries) for certain length of time as indicated in Table 3. Observations were made on color change of the test solution.

[0129]The solution with the zinc anode showed no discoloration, indicating good compatibility with salicylic acid during the passage of electric current. Use of the platinum anode unexpectedly resulted in discoloration, indicating incompatibility with salicylic acid under this experimental condition.

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TABLE 3ElectrodeMaterialTestObservationAnodeCathodeVoltageDurationSolution color(+)(−)(V)(min)changePlatinumPlatinum310Colorless → yellowPlatinumPlatinum910Colorless → brownZincPlatinum1.510No col...

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Abstract

The present invention features a method of treating acne or rosacea by applying to the skin electrochemically generated zinc ions. In one embodiment, the method includes topically applying a device including an anode containing zinc.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation-in-part of co-pending application Ser. No. 10 / 609,727, filed on Jun. 30, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a device for application to a barrier membrane.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Transdermal devices have been widely prescribed for decades in the treatment of is systemic diseases and local conditions. During passive transdermal delivery, an active agent is delivered into a mammal by using a concentration gradient across a barrier membrane (e.g., through passive diffusion through skin). For example, a patch containing the drug in high concentration is affixed to the skin of a patient.[0004]Electricity may be employed to facilitate drug transport across the skin barrier. In electricity-assisted devices, an electric potential (voltage) is applied to the membrane to facilitate drug transport. In transdermal iontophoresis, a...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M31/00A61N1/30A61N1/20A61N1/32
CPCA61N1/044A61N1/0492A61N1/303A61N1/328A61N1/0448A61N1/205A61N1/325A61N1/0468
Inventor SUN, YINGLIU, JUE-CHENWU, JEFFREY M.HAUSCHILD, JAMES E.
Owner JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES
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